Heart Transplant: A close-to-home option More than 3,800 people in the U.S. are on the waiting list for a heart transplant. Many others facing advanced heart failure don't know that a life-saving heart transplant is an option. No one should have to travel far for necessary medical treatment. That's why the WVU Medicine Transplant Alliance is pioneering new techniques and devel- oping one-of-a-kind programs like heart transplant to serve West Virginians and others across our region. Heart transplant is one of many treatment options available to patients diagnosed with advanced heart failure. Depending on your condition, other treatments and therapies may be recommended. These treatments range from medications and lifestyle changes to implanted devices that help the heart pump. Before heart transplant is recommended, patients receive a comprehensive evalua- tion by our nationally recognized Advanced Heart Failure team at the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute. If transplant is a potential option, patients are paired with a transplant coordinator to serve as a partner during the evaluation process. They will continue to partner with you throughout the transplant process if transplant is recommended. During your half-day evaluation appoint- ment, you and your loved ones will meet our transplant team, including the state's only board-certified heart failure cardi- ologists, transplant surgeon, transplant coordinator, pharmacist, dietitian, social worker, and financial coordinator. Togeth- er, we'll evaluate your health and discuss other factors that can impact transplant surgery success. Your evaluation appoint- ment will end with blood work and a list of testing that is necessary for the evaluation process. Our team is available to assist in coordinating the recommended tests. At WVU Medicine, you are part of our team. You'll never feel like you're embarking on this journey alone. To get started on the path to heart trans- plant, visit WVUMedicine.org/Transplant. HEART TRANSPLANT A CLOSE-TO-HOME OPTION FOR PATIENTS WITH ADVANCED HEART FAILURE If you or a loved one needs a heart transplant, you can count on the experienced team at WVU Medicine. Our board- certified cardiologists and surgeons are trained to care for patients with the most complex heart conditions using the latest treatments and advances in organ transplantation. At WVU Medicine, you are not a number. Our expert team makes it our priority to get to know you, giving you a more personalized experience. WVU MEDICINE TRANSPLANT ALLIANCE WVU Medicine is West Virginia's first and only fully functional multi-organ transplant center, offering both kidney and heart transplants to patients from across the state and region. DONATE LIFE To register as an organ donor, visit RegisterMe.org/WVUMedicine. Sponsored content brought to you by WVUMedicine. Heart Transplant : A close - to - home option More than 3,800 people in the U.S. are on the waiting list for a heart transplant . Many others facing advanced heart failure don't know that a life - saving heart transplant is an option . No one should have to travel far for necessary medical treatment . That's why the WVU Medicine Transplant Alliance is pioneering new techniques and devel oping one - of - a - kind programs like heart transplant to serve West Virginians and others across our region . Heart transplant is one of many treatment options available to patients diagnosed with advanced heart failure . Depending on your condition , other treatments and therapies may be recommended . These treatments range from medications and lifestyle changes to implanted devices that help the heart pump . Before heart transplant is recommended , patients receive a comprehensive evalua tion by our nationally recognized Advanced Heart Failure team at the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute . If transplant is a potential option , patients are paired with a transplant coordinator to serve as a partner during the evaluation process . They will continue to partner with you throughout the transplant process if transplant is recommended . During your half - day evaluation appoint ment , you and your loved ones will meet our transplant team , including the state's only board - certified heart failure cardi ologists , transplant surgeon , transplant coordinator , pharmacist , dietitian , social worker , and financial coordinator . Togeth er , we'll evaluate your health and discuss other factors that can impact transplant surgery success . Your evaluation appoint ment will end with blood work and a list of testing that is necessary for the evaluation process . Our team is available to assist in coordinating the recommended tests . At WVU Medicine , you are part of our team . You'll never feel like you're embarking on this journey alone . To get started on the path to heart trans plant , visit WVUMedicine.org/Transplant . HEART TRANSPLANT A CLOSE - TO - HOME OPTION FOR PATIENTS WITH ADVANCED HEART FAILURE If you or a loved one needs a heart transplant , you can count on the experienced team at WVU Medicine . Our board certified cardiologists and surgeons are trained to care for patients with the most complex heart conditions using the latest treatments and advances in organ transplantation . At WVU Medicine , you are not a number . Our expert team makes it our priority to get to know you , giving you a more personalized experience . WVU MEDICINE TRANSPLANT ALLIANCE WVU Medicine is West Virginia's first and only fully functional multi - organ transplant center , offering both kidney and heart transplants to patients from across the state and region . DONATE LIFE To register as an organ donor , visit RegisterMe.org/WVUMedicine . Sponsored content brought to you by WVUMedicine .